Category Management Director

Applied Materials is seeking a strategic and operationally excellent leader to run their global category management function for Workplace, Construction, Real Estate, Security, Energy, Labs, and MRO. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain, and 5+ years of leading large global teams and managing category portfolios exceeding $500M in indirect spend.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain
• 5+ years leading large global teams and managing category portfolios exceeding $500M in indirect spend
• Strong expertise in real estate, construction, facilities management, security, and MRO sourcing
• Must have experience in support lab environment to include consumables, tool installs, niche and complex CapEx equipment for mab and mfg use
• Proven success in organizational design and operating model development
• Deep familiarity with supplier risk, contract lifecycle management, and global governance
• Strong communication, leadership presence, and ability to influence at all levels, including executives
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant certifications (CPM, CPSM, CIPS) strongly preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Bonus and stock award program
• Relocation assistance